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[Wylie's Mom]

I tried B.E. - and I don't know...maybe it only works for certain people? I didn't like it much - plus, some of it was wayyyy too "sparkly" or shimmery - and I don't really want that.

I LOVE love love (and have used for about 15 years maybe?) Aveda's Dual Foundation Powder. But that probably doesn't work for everyone either, lol .

[Robin Lodal]

I love BM. I have been using it for around 5 years now. The main products I use are the foundation, warmth, skin revver upper, the kabuki brush, max concealer brush, and semi coverage brush (I think that's what its called)...I don't use the mineral veil cause I always seemed to get hot flashes from it (???) but I do love it and I have gotten a lot of compliments when using the make up. I have not tried their eyeshadows or other make up so I can not vouch for those.

[frevrangel]

I use it and love it. I am now using the Matte Bare Minerals foundation and really like it. I also have two sets of two in one blushes, as well as warmth and several mineral veils.

On a daily basis I use the foundation and the blush. With the matte, you do not need the mineral veils. I have tried the eye products and do not like them as much (i think that you can get an equal or better product for less money).

[spiritwings1202]

I like BE but My all time favorite is mac makeup. BE has too many shimmers in it for me as I get older (49) I try to stay away from the shimmers and glimmers. I do like their matte colors and the pearl powders. I also like smashbox. I love new makeup it perks me up!!

[Mom to Hot Rod]

I have been using BE for at least 5or 6 years now and still love it. I went crazy when I first started out and spent a lot of $$ but I am still using alot of the product as it doesn't go bad. I also discovered it n QVC and bought some from there.

I have roseaca (sp) and it definitely helps with that and I also have some other issues that it covers up as well. I use oil of olay, sensitive skin moisturizer and aveeno face wash. To take off my eyeliner, I either use vaseline or my eucerine cream. I try to do this every night as it tends to be hard to wash off.

I was actually thinking of trying to sell some of my eye shadows as I bought so many that I will probably never use, I tend to use the same colors over and over, lol.

In the summer when we boat, and go out to dinner, all I use is the foundation, summer bisque and mineral veil and eye brow stuff--I have to use this since I don't have much eyebrow.

The best compliment was when I first started using it, hubby said to me unsolicited, "whatever you are doing, it looks great!"

[celstu1]

Good for you girlfriend!!!!

I wear BE, I am not sure if I am going to stick with it though. Right now I am on meds for mild to moderate cystic acne and I did not want to wear any liquid foundation on my face. My dermo said mineral powder is good and provides good coverage. So I got some BE. I don't know if this is my makeup or my medicated skin cream, but I find that it makes my face shiney shiney by the end of the work day. I can feel the oil on my face and see the shine. I always need to reapply it if I don't go straight home from work. I hate reapplying without washing and redoing my whole makeup. I just have such sensative skin that I only want 1 layer of makeup on.

With that said..... I have NEVER found a foundation or powder that does not get shiny, oily or wear off by the end of the work day. I did try Physicians Formula mineral powder and for a fraction of the cost (buy at walmart or any pharmacy), it works pretty much just as well. With both of these products I would say you need a daily moisturizer, using just powder (no foundation) on dry skin will make all powder look flakey and cakey.

[celstu1]

hahahaha anyone notice the banner ad on the top of the page of this thread is for BE?? LOL

[celstu1]

Originally Posted by Nico29

I'm so excited you started this thread! I am trying to decide between this and the Clinique mineral makeup that just came out. I might give that one a try bc I won't have to invest in all the brushes and components of the Bare Minerals. I have been a Bobbi Brown junkie for the past 10 years but my skin is just BLAH and SO dry this winter. I need a change. I heard so many great things about Bare Minerals but I will post if I try either one. I'm curious to hear other comments too.

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OK I have to share my 'story' with you....

I went to NM last year to this poshy fun spa like medical spa for skin care. I had a facial and my mom did too. At the end of the facial they do your makeup for free. Well they boasted a famous makeup guy from Chanel. His name is Conrad Sanchez. He was there, he did my moms facial and BOTH of our makeups.
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Anyways, I talked to him about Clinique and he said it was a spin off of Este Lauder I believe, it was meant to target younger audiences, so while mom shopped for her makeup, her daughter would have the clinique counter to shop from. He told me that once a woman hits over 30 it's time to graduate from Clinique face makeup. It does nothing to keep skin YOUNGER looking. He said it's good for younger girls with good skin, but for older women, (over 30) and girls (any age) with problem skin, clinique is not really the best product for them. He HIGHLY recommended mineral makeup like BE and so did my dermo. I used to live by Clinique for years... I still swear thier mascara is the best out there. Ive been told to try Dior, but for $22 a tube.. I am really happy with clinique's mascara and their eyeshadows and their eyeliner (LOVE IT). As for facial cleaners, my dermo recommended Olay wash clothes and OLAY moisturizer (not Oil of Olay... just Olay... same company). I use it and my face is clearing up by the day.

[Mom to Hot Rod]

hmmmm, have you tried maybe applying mineral veil before foundation? Mineral veil is supposed to keep the shiny down (?)

I know what you mean about reapplying without washing your face. That's why I don't use a whole lot in the summertime, I just get to yuky feeling after being out on the boat all day and getting ready for dinner, I just don't want to be bothere with putting a whole lotta stuff on. But see if putting MV on first might help with keeping the oiliness down. Good luck.

[Robin Lodal]

Originally Posted by Mom to Hot Rod

I have been using BE for at least 5or 6 years now and still love it. I went crazy when I first started out and spent a lot of $$ but I am still using alot of the product as it doesn't go bad. I also discovered it n QVC and bought some from there.

I have roseaca (sp) and it definitely helps with that and I also have some other issues that it covers up as well. I use oil of olay, sensitive skin moisturizer and aveeno face wash. To take off my eyeliner, I either use vaseline or my eucerine cream. I try to do this every night as it tends to be hard to wash off.

I was actually thinking of trying to sell some of my eye shadows as I bought so many that I will probably never use, I tend to use the same colors over and over, lol.

In the summer when we boat, and go out to dinner, all I use is the foundation, summer bisque and mineral veil and eye brow stuff--I have to use this since I don't have much eyebrow.

The best compliment was when I first started using it, hubby said to me unsolicited, "whatever you are doing, it looks great!"

Tell me more about this brow stuff... my brows are BLONDE... its annoying. I look like a cancer patient if I have a hat or something that covers up my hair. I have thought about going to a spa and having them dyeing them but that makes me scared lol They are kind of thin, too.

[Mom to Hot Rod]

Originally Posted by Robin Lodal

Tell me more about this brow stuff... my brows are BLONDE... its annoying. I look like a cancer patient if I have a hat or something that covers up my hair. I have thought about going to a spa and having them dyeing them but that makes me scared lol They are kind of thin, too.

hey Robin, this brow stuff is amazing. There are probably 4 or 5 different colors, from dark to lighter. I use the brunette. I would recommend getting the eyebrow brush that they recommend. My girlfriend is kinda a dirty blonde and they recommended she use auburn.

You can brush on as much or as little as you want...and then there is a clear gel that you use to "set" the powder. It's in the form of a mascara tube and wand. Great stuff. There is a kit with all 3 elements and then after that you can buy the individual items as you run out. I've bought the gel a couple of times and stocked up because it used to always be sold out other than in the kit. I was seeing a dermotologist for a while and I told him that I woud go out without my makeup, but not my eyebrows, lol

It has been so long since I've actually gone to the store that the last time I went, they didn't even carry a product that my sister had gotten for me as a gift last year. I really stocked up when I started out...I had to drive a little over 2 hours to the nearest store so I made it worth my while whenever I went.

[WV~Yorkies]

I love it all

[nana911]

Rosacea... that's it! That is what my DIL has. BE has really helped it. Warmth and the foundations I use don't have any glittery, glimmery shine to them. The eyeshadows and a lot of the blushes sure do... I don't use any of those. I love the colorlast line and get that at walmart.

[Bizzymammabee]

I was reading some stuff online and there was a derm that is not associated with it that said that the minerals is much better for people that get any acne since it doesn't clog the pores like other makeups. He said there are many out on the market so while he recommends mineral make up he is not saying the only one you have to use is BE. I am so excited. I am going to stick to my oil of olay for moisturizer and need something good to take off. I actually slept that night of the makeover with the makeup on to see how it went. I swear I think the makeup looked even better the next day. I did find that even though I was using cetaphil to wash my face it was a bit harder getting the eyeshadow off. I can see with the tiny amount you need to use that it will last forever and a day.

The pricing is a bit pricey but with the small amount you need and the fact that I won't be using the whole kit and kaboodle every single day I think that it will last a long time. I am checking on ebay for nice brush sets that are not necessarily theirs. Their brushes are a bit pricey if you ask me.

[Bizzymammabee]

Originally Posted by Robin Lodal

Tell me more about this brow stuff... my brows are BLONDE... its annoying. I look like a cancer patient if I have a hat or something that covers up my hair. I have thought about going to a spa and having them dyeing them but that makes me scared lol They are kind of thin, too.

Robin I have to agree the brow stuff rocks. I have the spotty asian eyebrows from my dad. With other companies I could never find the right color so I didn't look like angry woman with the color. The girl gave me a color and it looked so good. Barring any bad reaction to the makeup I am sold. I have